Dining in Richmond

Bistro 27, one of the fine restaurants close to the conference site.

BIO conference attendees have a wide range of dining choices within walking distance of the Richmond Marriott Downtown. Here are some suggestions from Richmond Tourism. Reservations are recommended, especially on Friday, June 3, which is First Friday, when galleries and shops in the center of the city stay open late. At Friday evening’s opening reception at the Library of Virginia, Richmond Tourism will have staff available to make reservations for BIO attendees if they need them.

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BIO is holding its annual conference at Emerson College in Boston on May 19-21. Click the image for more details.

Welcome to BIO!

Biographers International Organization is the world's only organization of professional biographers. We also welcome those working on documentaries, biographies for young adults or children. Whether you're a writer, editor, or agent, first-timer or veteran, published or unpublished, aspiring or merely looking, BIO is here for you.

Featured BIO Members

Featured website:Former BIO president Brian Jay Jones just released George Lucas: A Life.

Featured video:Ruth Franklindiscusses her book on Shirley Jackson, which has already made several best-of lists for 2016.

Each month BIO features a different blog or website maintained by a member, as well as a video highlighting a member’s book or public appearance.